Atropine Sulfate Vet Injectable from Japan
Atropine sulfate injection, derived from belladonna alkaloids, is used in veterinary medicine to treat bradycardia and organophosphate poisoning in animals. Supplied in measured ampules for retail sale. HTS 3004.49.00.05 due to alkaloid content and veterinary prophylactic/therapeutic use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include stability data for injectables; ensure USP-compliant sterile filling
• Declare veterinary indication to avoid 3004.10 human alkaloids
• Watch for combo products with epinephrine shifting classification